High tide flood warning issued Thursday to Sunday (Jan 2nd-5th)

antoobrien

The city council has issued a flood warning for today (Thursday) Friday Saturday & Sunday at high tides.

http://www.galwaycity.ie/GeneralNews/020114_01.html

Flood Warning for Galway City on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday at High Tide- City Council Issues Advisory - Thursday, 2nd January 2014

Galway City Council is issuing an advisory regarding potential flooding on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (2nd - 5th January 2014) at High Tide times. The critical times are Thursday at 5.42pm (5.38 m), Friday 6.00am (5.69m) & 6.30pm (5.39m), Saturday 6.48am (5.66m) & 7.18pm (5.29m) and Sunday morning at 7.36am (5.49m)

The areas most likely to be affected are along the Promenade in Salthill and Grattan Road and at Fishmarket, Spanish Arch. The public is advised to have regard for their safety, particularly at High Tide in these areas.

The area around Spanish Arch, Flood Street and Spanish Parade are at risk of flooding around high tide and businesses and residents in the area are advised to put floodgates and sand-bags in place in advance of high tide, particularly in advance of the 6.00am high tide on Friday morning.

The car park at Toft Park beside the Atlantaquarium is liable to flood again in the hours around high tide and motorists are advised not to leave their cars there.

_Whimsical_

There's also an amber alert in operation from Met Eireann for a storm tonight and heavy rain likely to result in flooding. Winds are expected to be similar to St Stephens night here which was a pretty bad night. Stay safe and take any necessary precautions.

Larbre34

Hopefully there wont be too much damage in the City. Can I ask any local residents if there is usually a flooding issue at inner Lough Atalia at The Huntsman Pub as there is a load of us Jackeens coming down for the rugby on Saturday evening at about the time of the high-tide warning and we dont want the cars to float away! Thanks

antoobrien

Larbre34 wrote: »

Hopefully there wont be too much damage in the City. Can I ask any local residents if there is usually a flooding issue at inner Lough Atalia at The Huntsman Pub as there is a load of us Jackeens coming down for the rugby on Saturday evening at about the time of the high-tide warning and we dont want the cars to float away! Thanks

Not that I know of, but if you're worried about it park in the official carpark at Galway Community College (across the junction from the huntsman) - it's on slightly higher ground.

jkforde

yowsa and this low looks mean, it'll be pushing a fair surge as well (infra-red satellite image from sat24.com)

jkforde

just been down to Salthill for a look... public lighting / power is out in the village, Grattan Road and Lower Salthilll (Mortons shop junction) flooded, waves hitting Cocos at the bottom of Dalysfort Road, Leisureland potentially flooded, the park opposite is partially submerged... it's as wild as I've ever seen it. i have sincere pity for anyone affected by flooding.

RedPeppers

I hear Salthill is badly flooded this morning, anyone have more info, heading that way for work...

jkforde

RedPeppers wrote: »

I hear Salthill is badly flooded this morning, anyone have more info, heading that way for work...

take a look at Seapoint's webcam.... http://www.seapointleisure.ie/

antoobrien

Some pretty serious flooding this morning.

The prom from Blackrock to Seapoint, Fr Griffin Rd from GTI to the fire station, Spanish arch & the docks all flooded. Some pics of the above are on the Advertiser facebook page.

antoobrien

RedPeppers wrote: »

I hear Salthill is badly flooded this morning, anyone have more info, heading that way for work...

Say away from all costal areas at or around the times in the warning.

gordongekko

There is a lot of damage in salthill. A lot of places closed due to flooding or damage

Storm 10

gordongekko wrote: »

There is a lot of damage in salthill. A lot of places closed due to flooding or damage

Any idea which ones I hear Leisureland got a bad going over, feel so sorry for anyone in business that has suffered or private homes that are damaged.

gordongekko

Storm 10 wrote: »

Any idea which ones I hear Leisureland got a bad going over, feel so sorry for anyone in business that has suffered or private homes that are damaged.

i was looking for a coffee. Gourmet tart mocha and coco all closed. The amusements beside mocha has its windows broken. The sign over mocha was gone. There is a fire engine diverting traffic up by the cop station so could not see leisureland but they are pumping water out from somewhere in that direction.

Aerohead

gordongekko wrote: »

i was looking for a coffee. Gourmet tart mocha and coco all closed. The amusements beside mocha has its windows broken. The sign over mocha was gone. There is a fire engine diverting traffic up by the cop station so could not see leisureland but they are pumping water out from somewhere in that direction.

Thanks for that I hear Leisureland is badly damaged and the promenade is also damaged, some pics on Galway Advertiser facebook, so sad for anyone flooded.

Das Kitty

Spiddal prom and the lifeguard hut were torn up and washed on to the road.

thesandeman

Has anybody lost their water supply around the Mill Street/Canal area of the city? Not sure if it's storm related but it went during the night and hasn't come back yet.

aw

Aquarium & Arabica pretty much ruined also. Galway Business School escaped bad damage.

Iwannahurl

Worst storm damage I can recall, or have ever heard of.

The roof of the house was literally shaking last night, which was very alarming.

Some photos here of storm damage in Galway and elsewhere. Lahinch looks as if it hit by an earthquake or tsunami.

More cars flooded in Salthill, bizarrely.

buzz11

zarquon

Despite the warnings and the damage last night there are loads of cars parked there again in the main car park. This pic was taken an hour ago!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1540328_589621384443499_1494365316_o.jpg

zarquon

zarquon wrote: »

Despite the warnings and the damage last night there are loads of cars parked there again in the main car park. This pic was taken an hour ago!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1540328_589621384443499_1494365316_o.jpg

Some people have little between their ears unfortunately.

Diabhal Beag

Some of those cars are far better than mine (for another half hour anyways).

Surely they can't have only been parked there today?

LadyMayBelle

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Some of those cars are far better than mine (for another half hour anyways).

Surely they can't have only been parked there today?

Theyve likely gone for a quick prom walk and know the tide isnt going to com in during their twenty minute walk. I hope.

gordongekko

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Some of those cars are far better than mine (for another half hour anyways).

Surely they can't have only been parked there today?

ya I did not notice many cars there this morning when I passed. Its raining now. Anyone know what time high tide is? And is it expected to cause anymore damage.

_Whimsical_

6:30 for high tide I think.

zarquon

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Some of those cars are far better than mine (for another half hour anyways).

Surely they can't have only been parked there today?

Yes, they were. The car park was empty this morning during the cleanup

snubbleste

I think yis are all missing the key question here
Has the Burrenmount survived?

Gremlinertia

snubbleste wrote: »

I think yis are all missing the key question here
Has the Burrenmount survived?

I'm guessing that it will be tho one remaining structure if the apocalypse should descend... :rolleyes:

Eeden

Gremlinertia wrote: »

I'm guessing that it will be tho one remaining structure if the apocalypse should descend... :rolleyes:

...sort of like the old "cockroaches after a nuclear holocaust" cliché?

galwayguy2005

dont think it will flood is bad untill sunday night again

CathyMoran

Does anyone know if new dock road was flooded - thanks.

Eeden

I was by there about an hour ago, all ok then.

CathyMoran

Eeden thank you for that.

Diabhal Beag

CathyMoran wrote: »

Does anyone know if new dock road was flooded - thanks.

Still OK as of 20 minutes ago.

Between Seapoint and the Grattan Rd is closed off. Big bit of water left in the middle of the prom so be wary.

CathyMoran

Diabhal Beag thank you for that update.

jkforde

jasus, hadn't realised that ladies beach has washed away... http://t.co/PTkucRTbFp

snubbleste

Eh, isn't the Ladies beach further west?
(Hello gender discrimination)

antoobrien

jkforde wrote: »

jasus, hadn't realised that ladies beach has washed away... http://t.co/PTkucRTbFp

Given the fact that the waves looked like this are you suprised?



(picture from galway advertiser facebook page)/

jkforde

snubbleste wrote: »

Eh, isn't the Ladies beach further west?
(Hello gender discrimination)

aaalright, what was the name of the now ex-beach opposite Mocha Beans?

Cheshire Cat

jkforde wrote: »

aaalright, what was the name of the now ex-beach opposite Mocha Beans?

Palmer's Beach AFAIK

biffoman

jkforde wrote: »

aaalright, what was the name of the now ex-beach opposite Mocha Beans?

Stoney batter ..:p

_Whimsical_

jkforde wrote: »

jasus, hadn't realised that ladies beach has washed away... http://t.co/PTkucRTbFp

I can't believe the state of that beach,sad to see it like that...whatever its called.

Iwannahurl

I was in Salthill this afternoon and never noticed that the sand had gone.

Fair bit of damage in Silver Strand also. Lowest part of the road to the beach has subsided.

GekkePrutser

buzz11 wrote: »

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Really sad about that path (between blackrock and the campsite, along the golf course). It was my favourite walk, much nicer than the prom because it was quieter and there was no car noise like there is on the prom. I heard it's even worse now since these photos were taken, someone told me the whole path is just gone?

I wonder are there any plans to have it fixed?

Mrs OBumble

GekkePrutser wrote: »

Really sad about that path (between blackrock and the campsite, along the golf course). It was my favourite walk, much nicer than the prom because it was quieter and there was no car noise like there is on the prom. I heard it's even worse now since these photos were taken, someone told me the whole path is just gone?

I wonder are there any plans to have it fixed?

I believe that this year's council budget included money to extend the prom lighting into this area.

But somehow I have a feeling that there's going to be some budget re-prioritisation done. Looks to me like there are some bits of the prom seawall that will need serious rebuilding.

(Walking the prom ... Galway's new adventure tourism opportunity!)

snubbleste

Well at least it got rid of all the canine poop

Iwannahurl

And a few rats...